When writing a blog, it sounds obvious but first things first is knowing what is it that you want to say and how you are going to say it. Are you offering valuable information? Explaining something? Writing a response to another article? Making a point? Referencing? Reviewing? Either way, knowing and having a clear idea how you would like to present is key. If you follow these basic tips, you will organically begin to elaborate and your articles will become more confident, un

Most are now realising that Content marketing  is one of the finest ways of engaging with and getting a reaction from a specific targeted market. This infographic from Content Plus explores just how successful content marketing can help businesses grow online. Read their blog post exploring this infographic in more detail  here  or  watch the  animated video . NEW!  The Anatomy of Content Marketing in more languages :   Arabic Danish Dutch Finnish French German Italian

Scrolling through People Per Hour and looking at the start up networks online, as I often do, I constantly wonder how many of these people have really thought their business through properly. Although I have had many successful jobs from them and had work done for me by utter professionals, there are roles for this and roles for that and People Per Hour are unfortunately classic for asking a qualified designer to design a logo for £50 (cough) or an online marketing expert (th

I wanted to say a personal thank you for the support you have shown MY blog this last year and wish you all a very Happy  Christmas and a prosperous 2013. My most popular blog of the year for your reading pleasure!  Happy Holidays: Do you Tweet on a regular basis?  Are you a one an hour kinda guy? An every two hour kinda girl? Or like me? A Binge Tweeter? If you answer yes to 2 or more of the following questions, then you need to get a handle on your tweeting…perhaps this blo

WOW a year has gone by – and what a journey it has been.  On a number of levels actually.  For my relationship with blogging regularly, which has been both trying and exceptionally fulfilling at times, but mainly the connections with the people I have come across who have helped (you know who you are), questioned (you do too!) and generally supported this rapidly growing baby of mine. Over 9000 followers have followed in a mere 12 months, which I feel is ‘well radio rental’ b

I want to highlight @Movember today. For obvious reasons. Yes. But for some not so obvious. The brand, its collaborators and a big high 5 for its’ achievements so far! ‘ During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer.’ Movember.com. This year its global and I

It’s the month leading up to my first birthday! Yes in exactly 1 month (22nd November) I will be 1!  And I for one am loving the idea of being 1 again.  Although I would appreciate 21 a little more! Ahem. This blog has covered everything from; starting up your social media network, building your brand online, Twitter tips , Facebook frolics , Pinterest picks , Linkedin laws , Do’s and Dont’s, marketing plans , strategies and campaigns , ballsy business plans, crazy content i

I hate the word competitor. Although technically correct, I prefer using the term fellow industry worker or the like, much less abrasive and again endorses the overall philosophy of sharing and becoming better, together. Take our peers for example, the business’s that are on the next level and above to you.  And the ones that aren’t as good as you, that are striving to be where you are.  This is where the business karma will have a resounding effect. What you can do for those